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  • What Was Missing From the Latest ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer

    What Was Missing From the Latest ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer

    The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer arrived last night and what was NOT in the trailer is probably as noteworthy as what is. Yes, we got a great look at the film’s villain, including looks at upgraded Electro, Green Goblin and Doc Ock costumes. What we didn’t see, however, is probably just as big of a story. Notably absent from a trailer that featured the villains from previous big screen iterations of Spidey were the Spideys from those iterations.

    Fans were hoping Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire would show up not only in the trailer but, perhaps, in person at the trailer event. Neither of those things happened for either of those actors, unfortunately. Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock didn’t show up either and so it looks like we’ll spend the next month continuing the debate as to whether or not these characters are actually going to appear in the film.

    While having that debate, make sure to analyze a ridiculous piece of footage that Sony CHOSE to include in the trailer. In the footage, seen below, Tom Holland’s Spidey jumps into action against 3 villains: Electro, the Lizard and Sandman.

    https://twitter.com/OwenWithoutFear/status/1460785265694363654?t=eNcHh9b5bT4CqHUhZYP-FA&s=19

    In the U.S. version ,as @owenwithoutfear so deftly points out, bro, it’s clear enough that while Spidey is jumping out, not all the villains are reacting to him. It seems incredibly likely that, in this clip, a couple of other characters may have been edited out to be saved for the film as a “surprise.”

    But wait, there’s more. To make matters worse, Sony chose to keep an EXTENDED version of the same scene in an international version of the trailer. In the extended clip, Lizard clearly reacts as if being struck in the face.

    https://twitter.com/CrisMovieCorner/status/1460785646964989960

    Much like we can only infer the presence of a black hole by how it effects the matter around it, we can infer that Lizard just got hit in the mouth. Was it Hawkeye? Was it Ant-Man? It is far more likely that what we see here is a scene in which 3 Spidey villains take on 3 Spider-Men and one of them swings out and punches or kicks Lizard in his newly designed mouth.

    Of course the absence of something cannot be considered evidence of something, so fans are going to keep on debating whether or not Garfield and Maguire will show in the film. Fortunately, we don’t have much longer to have to find out for certain.

  • Some Key Actors Hadn’t Signed On Yet Ahead of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Production Start

    Some Key Actors Hadn’t Signed On Yet Ahead of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Production Start

    There are countless rumors surrounding who may or may not appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The latest trailer at least confirmed the appearance of the various villains that have been hinted at for over a year. Of course, we can’t forget the rumors of former Spider-Man actors, Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield, having a role in the story.

    While enough has leaked and hinted at it, Sony still is playing coy on their appearance. In a new interview with GQ, Tom Holland shared that production was extremely dependent on everyone signing on without confirming who exactly he is referencing.

    Some people were trying to figure out whether they wanted to do it, and we needed all of them or none.

    Tom Holland

    Holland highlighted that a lot of the film had to be rewritten, especially with the pandemic postponing the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Still, they somehow managed to pull it off and the actor is certainly extremely excited for everyone to see what they managed to put together. We might not know how many of the rumors are true until the film finally releases in around a month, but the teases we got does seem quite promising for what the future has in store for the MCU’s version of Spider-Man.

    Source: GQ

  • ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Plot Was Rewritten Due to ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Delay

    ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Plot Was Rewritten Due to ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Delay

    When it was officially announced that Benedict Cumberbatch would return as Doctor Strange in the third Spider-Man film, it made many wonders how it would tie into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The sequel was originally going to release May 7th, 2021 until it got pushed back by an entire year while the third Spider-Man film kept its original release. Well, in a new piece by GQ they’ve highlighted that the film’s plot was rewritten once they realized they had to postpone the Doctor Strange sequels due to the pandemic.

    So, Multiverse of Madness was originally going to set up the multiversal madness that Peter’s about to face. So, there’s a chance that his wish to make sure no one remembers him that leads to the spell not working might’ve been added in once the delay arrived. Of course, that may have been part of the story but the way they end up unleashing it could’ve been changed. Holland highlights that the script was rewritten on a daily basis, especially for the third act.

    You could ask the director, ‘What happens in act three?’ And his response would be, ‘I’m still trying to figure it out.

    Tom Holland

    It’s not uncommon for the script to get rewritten as production goes on. Many lines are improvised and sometimes what was put down on paper doesn’t quite work out as one envisioned it originally. The writers, director, and actors working together brings the final vision to life and it’ll be interesting to see what they’ve brought together once it releases next month.

    Source: GQ

  • New ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Reveals Electro’s More Comic-Accurate Design

    New ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Reveals Electro’s More Comic-Accurate Design

    The second trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally arrived. Ahead of its release, there was quite a few discussion on what it may include. Would we finally get confirmation on the long-rumored appearances of Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield? Are they going to tease Charlie Cox‘s return as Matt Murdock? Well, those appearances are still kept in the shadows, but we did get our official look at the film’s main villains beyond just a Green Goblin tease and Doc Ock. Among them, was our first look at Jamie Foxx‘s return as Electro, but he got quite the redesign.

    In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, we get introduced to Max Dillon. He’s a shy engineer that works for Oscorp that ends up falling into a small aquarium filled with genetically-engineered eel. Once they bite him, his entire body is filled with electricity and his body turns into a blue conduit. Why he also can completely dissolve his body throughout the movie. In No Way Home, they took a more comic-accurate route. He seems to have a normal look with what seems like a green jacket, but his lightning went back to the original yellow. The best part, they even added in his original headgear through the lightning.

    Spider-Man: No Way Home Fans Freaking Out Over Jamie Foxx's New Look as Electro

    His design looks great and the headpiece is a nice touch. We probably haven’t seen the full extent of his ability and we’ll see if he can also turn his entire body into electricity. It’s uncertain how big of a role he’ll have due to how many characters are already planned for the project, but it’s great to see Foxx‘s return to the role and here’s hoping he’ll have fun with it.

    Source: YouTube

  • Murphy’s Team-Up, Volume 7: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Thoughts

    Murphy’s Team-Up, Volume 7: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Thoughts

    Mary Maerz

    Was it worth the dramatic wait? Not really. Was it worth some kind of wait? Sure. By (unsurprisingly) not giving away any of the BIG reveals, it still kind of feels like a bit of a let down to me. Even though not much will actually be a surprise at this point, I still would have liked to see a bit more of a tease to the other Spider-People. I do really like the more sinister tone going on, and the references to all the villains’ fates being death by other Spideys (and Peter presumably not wanting to send them back to their deaths) gives it a bit more of a plot, BUT it’s still very fluffy and vague since they are avoiding a lot. But yay, action action. Doctor Strange is weird to me still. It bothers me more than anything, but his at least partially-antagonistic role is cool.

    Hunter Radesi


    The first full length trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home delivers on all the promises the studio already made, but none that the fans had been holding out hope for. It’s definitely a good time, and I found myself grinning like an idiot when all the villains of Spider-Man past made their big debut, but something about it almost felt a little less grand than expected. I’m hoping that simply means Sony has learned to save the good stuff for the actual movie.

    Oh, and that quick look at Electro has me buzzing more than anything else. Bring on the goofy comic book goodness!

    Charles Murphy

    Since finding out what this movie would be all about, I haven’t really been excited. I really wanted this film to be a showcase for Tom Holland as Spider-Man, exploring parts of the character that we haven’t seen so far. I’ve been worried that we wouldn’t get that. This trailer does seem to indicate that we will get a much bigger dose of that than I thought. I’m still not super hyped up to see the movie (though I absolutely loved the Foxx’s new look as Electro), but I do have more hope for it being a story about the MCU’s Peter Parker than I did before.

    Joao Pinto

    I have just two major takeaways after watching the trailer. One is an interesting development where Doc Ock appears not to be an outright villain and even though he’ll play Peter’s antagonist he might also play a part in helping him both understand and get through the situation he finds himself in. The other one is the omission of all the characters that will help to even the playing field in Peter’s favor. The trailer already does explain a lot of what’s going on: the reason why so many characters from other franchises show up, who’s to blame for that and why they all seek Peter so it’s good to still have a few things to look forward to. Other than that, it does do a good job hyping up the movie. See you in a month’s time.

    Filip Manka

    I was looking forward to the second trailer of NWH because the first one left me unsatisfied. And the second one… also. I’m not a fan of this trailer. It lacks structure and there is a lot of narrative chaos in it. The CGI and the teaser for the 3rd act looks pretty weak and I hope it looks better in the movie itself. The parallels to “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” on the other hand are cheap nostalgia bait for the fans. On the other hand, there are some nice shots and it feels like it will be an emotional culmination of the trilogy. I am once again confused and wish the movie itself would positively surprise me.

    Anthony Canton III

    The two biggest things about this trailer are firstly Tom’s Peter Parker story. We have something to grasp on now as he tries deal with the idea of letting these villains die. How that plays into the conflict with Dr. Strange will be incredibly fascinating. The other is the fate of one of Peter’s loved ones. It feels like by Peter interfering with destiny he’s going to be responsible for a death, and it’s going to be heartbreaking for him, and heartbreaking for us.

    Arlyn Murphy

    The trailer made me overly excited for the movie to come out. I really liked that they brought in different characters that are from the other two universes. Seeing them tie in the previous Spider-Man stories into the MCU is very exciting for me. With all the villains from the previous movies in the film I expect Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield to show up too.

    Nathan Miller


    I’ve seen mixed responses to this trailer, which I think I share. In some ways it’s a perfectly Peter Parker scenario that Spidey finds himself in. Feeling obliged to try and save antagonists from their fate, that he, or his variants, may be responsible for. I like the Alfred Molina content in this trailer. In that sense, it’s a brilliant trailer for casual viewers who don’t know what else might be coming and will be truly surprised in the cinema when they see it. On the other hand, with all the hype surrounding the film the lack of freshness means more waiting for the excitement to be pushed forward, in which case it might be best to check-out of paying attention to the marketing for now, until tickets go on sale.

  • New ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Spider-Man Trailer Includes Wonder Man Nod

    New ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Spider-Man Trailer Includes Wonder Man Nod

    Sometime before Marvel’s Avengers was released, there were many theories about the line-up of characters that may have an important role in the game. It seemed like at some point in time, they’ve had quite a few new characters mapped out and there are quite a few teases throughout the latest DLC. Black Panther’s “War for Wakanda” even referenced Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, and Loki. The latest teaser may have done something similar.

    As pointed out to me by @MonarchWrites, there’s a brief sequence where Spider-Man is sitting alongside the Avengers enjoying some peace and quiet. On the TV, you can clearly see Simon Williams basking in the limelight. In the comics, he eventually becomes the hero, Wonder Man. It’s close to his original design even including the red glasses with some updated designs. His inclusion in this trailer doesn’t mean he’s a playable character, but it does potentially mean he might appear in the franchise at some point. Perhaps we’ll get a small cameo on the TV screens that are on in the Helicarrier.

    You can check out the latest teaser introducing Spider-Man’s upcoming Hero Event DLC titled “With Great Power” here:

    [UPDATING]

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Mortal Kombat 11’s Sean Chiplock Voicing Spider-Man in ‘Marvel’s Avengers’

    ‘Mortal Kombat 11’s Sean Chiplock Voicing Spider-Man in ‘Marvel’s Avengers’

    Just recently, we got our first look at Marvel’s Avengers upcoming Spider-Man DLC. Our first teases of the character have been quite promising but we won’t see his full kit until November 29th’s War Table video. Luckily, developer Crystal Dynamics has been offering some insight into the character and what he has to offer while building up to his release on November 30th. Today, they’ve finally announced that Sean Chiplock is voicing the character in the game.

    Chiplock might not be as well-known as some of the other members of the voice cast, which includes Christopher Judge, Nolan North, Troy Baker, and many more. Yet, he has built up quite the repertoire in the industry. He’s famously voiced Mortal Kombat 11‘s Noob Saibot, Revali in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Seraphite in The Last of Us: Part II, Yuuki Mishima in Persona 5 Royal, and many more. He’s also played quite a few roles in Marvel’s TL;DR YouTube series. So, he’s certainly no stranger to working with the comic giant.

    He’s also worked on quite a few anime adaptations, which include Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, One Punch Man, and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure to name a few. The first teasers were offering some insight into his performance, which is quite promising and he offers that youthful yet veteran superhero. Here’s hoping we get some more teases of the character in action soon, as the month seems to never end.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Releasing 2 Days Earlier in the UK

    ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Releasing 2 Days Earlier in the UK

    It looks like UK viewers are in luck, as Digital Spy has confirmed that the next Sony-Marvel Studios collaboration will hit UK theaters early. Spider-Man: No Way Home is going to release on Wednesday, December 15th while the US and other territories are still scheduled for a December 17th release. The announcement comes at a perfect time, as we’re about to get a second trailer tomorrow that’ll be revealed in a fan event. It’s uncertain what exactly we can expect and when it might find its way online, but there is hope we get an announcement sometime today.

    It’s not uncommon for a Marvel film to release early in the UK or even Europe. There’s no word if this will also expand to other European countries, but it’s not uncommon in these countries to have an early preview on Wednesdays. Austria generally has early blockbuster releases on Wednesday to better split viewership over a few days, especially with fan screenings. They even timed the release of Avengers: Endgame that Infinity War ended on midnight of the US release to start the film. So, it’s not too uncommon but great to see it openly confirmed by Sony.

    Source: Digital Spy

  • Vincent D’Onofrio Wants Kingpin to Square Up with Spider-Man in the MCU

    Vincent D’Onofrio Wants Kingpin to Square Up with Spider-Man in the MCU

    Vincent D’Onofrio’s work as Wilson Fisk on the Netflix streaming series Daredevil is held in the highest of regards by Marvel fans, with many believing his Kingpin sits firmly within the top tier of modern live-action Marvel villains. Rumors of D’Onofrio’s return to the role have been rampant for months and with Hawkeye, the project at the center of those rumors, set to stream soon, fans are becoming anxious to see if the Emmy-nominated actor will indeed reprise the role in the MCU.

    D’Onofrio recently talked with Jake’s Takes and when asked what Marvel hero he’d like to see Fisk go toe-to-toe with should he return to the role, the actor had a reply at the ready saying, “it definitely has to be Spider-Man. One day…I’m hoping. We’ll see if they ask me to do it.” Obviously a well-read man, D’Onofrio continued, “Kingpin lived in a world of Punisher, Daredevil and Spider-Man so that would be the one.” Fisk, of course, debuted in 1967 in issue #50 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Over the years and especially at the hands of Frank Miller, the character evolved from a stereotypical crime lord into the monstrous threat and the archenemy of Daredevil.

    It’s those connections to the Daredevil comics, specifically to the character of Maya Lopez/Echo, that have fans on (king)pins and needles as to whether D’Onofrio will return as Fisk in Hawkeye. In the comics, Fisk raised Lopez as his own daughter after killing her father. With the character of Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, getting her own spinoff series, sentiment is growing that Fisk MUST play a part in her life and that D’Onofrio is the man for the job.

    Watch the entire video interview below and watch D’Onofrio reprise the role of Kingpin (hopefully) in Hawkeye, which begins streaming on Disney Plus with a 2-episode premiere on November 24th.

  • Danish Synopsis for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Teases “Previous Versions of Spider-Man”

    Danish Synopsis for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Teases “Previous Versions of Spider-Man”

    A listing by the Danish film site Nordisk Film Cinemas now lists “previous version of Spider-Man” in its description of next month’s Spider-Man: No Way Home.

    The first part of the synopsis is in line with what’s been seen around the web before; it’s unclear if the Danish theater system is working with official information that might be revealed at this Tuesday’s fan event in Los Angeles or if they’re simply basing the description off of rumors about the film. A second trailer for the film, which is set to go to theaters on December 17th, will debut at the fan event along with promised “big surprises.” It’s possible that among those surprises, Sony could reveal the return of actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as the Spider-Men of their respective universes.

    The return of Maguire and Garfield, known as the worst kept secret in Hollywood, is still a topic of debate among fans with some refusing to believe the two actors are back. It is known that villains from both previous Spider-verses will appear with Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock and Jamie Foxx’s Electro having been confirmed by the actors themselves. The film’s first trailer also heavily teased Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man and seemed to feature a quick shot of the Lizard, played by Rhys Ifans in The Amazing Spider-Man. As you can see, it’s easy to see why one wouldn’t believe the actors who played the Spider-Men in those films would not return. True Believers!

    Source: Nordisk Film Cinemas